- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lehi, UT
Dry Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Dry Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001462
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dry Creek School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools.
- #12 of 17
- schools in Lehi · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dry Creek School has class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Creek School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Lehi, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Dry Creek School held near 1,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 490003001462 · Lehi, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,157 enr · 30.4:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Dry Creek School held near 1,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Dry Creek School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 1,157
Dry Creek School
1,157 students
What this shows Dry Creek School reports 1,157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dry Creek School compares
Dry Creek School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 62% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in Utah - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Dry Creek School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dry Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dry Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Lehi
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dry Creek School
How many students attend Dry Creek School?
Dry Creek School has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lehi, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,127 (2022-23) → 1,121 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek School is 30.4:1, which is 42% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dry Creek School?
10.6% of students at Dry Creek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dry Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Dry Creek School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Lehi, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dry Creek School?
Dry Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dry Creek School rank among schools in Lehi?
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Creek School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Lehi, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lehi on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Dry Creek School, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.